Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #46 – March 23, 2023, 07:07:52 PM Little triumph today.. centre console back in...337372059_558735909728756_8571847151834169474_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #47 – April 10, 2023, 07:18:05 PM Got a few little issues to work on, something up with the starting. The battery is new, and the starter is only 7 months old but for some reason it has decided to crank really slowly like its dead and not fire up. Im thinking either the battery terminals or the starter so im going to take the starter back under warranty. Also got a loud creaking/rattling noise it does something when pulling away, sounds like its by my feet area. Im thinking steering rack/column but got to get it looked at....Took her out in the rain today for a few pics....DSC_9649 (1) by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrDSC_9657 (1) by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr 2 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #48 – April 17, 2023, 08:23:32 PM Over the weekend we put a new exhaust middle and back box on...341275378_605346674608636_6451111803194862286_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr341476275_592797826132659_4327054438648243926_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrThe rear wheel was really wobbly as investigated and found 2 bolts were wrong on the hub and was making the shoe and everything sit wrong.... all put back together properly and a new rear wheel bearing...342040492_1277272079530737_7961062273239462812_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrFound the reason the car wouldnt always start... broken terminals... so replaced those341485160_962859771519593_6542527145573818102_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrCouldnt find the annoying creaking/tapping noise when you pull away, checked everything and it was all tight so off we went for lunch..341503496_846950290327897_1562962194208485068_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrJust as we got home and i reversed on the drive the creaking/clicking noise was there so we had a listen and a look and found it was coming from the lower arm rear bush... the lower arms are brand new but i think perhaps this side was put on without the inner collar and is causing the arm to move/vibrate!!Ordered a new collar thing and also a front wheel bearing for driver side. Also ordered original Dealer Plates and Sticker today... very excited to get these!! 2 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #49 – April 19, 2023, 01:46:14 PM The car is looking great, an impressive project. I'm working on my own project a 91 Driver which will be my sons first car. Where did you order the dealer plates from? Thanks.
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #50 – April 19, 2023, 06:28:59 PM Thanks! I ordered the plates and tax disc from Retro Plates in the end and the Dealer sticker for the back window from DMB Graphics.
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #51 – April 21, 2023, 11:23:53 AM I have a similar issue with non-starting. Often very slow to turn over, sometimes fine! Always does start though (so far). I've changed the battery, and checked all the earths/feeds but I had assumed my battery terminals were ok. They look very similar to yours though! Perhaps I should invest in some new terminals too.....
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #52 – April 21, 2023, 08:07:37 PM Yes mine has started perfect every time since changing the terminals!Trying to get the car ready for GTi Festival on Sunday, her first proper trip out and the first time I can really show her off after sitting in a garden 20 years <3 Started to polish but then it rained.....342220048_6280827562003988_5846656695613648776_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrNew tailored floor mats...342220897_6319987298047265_2489445775931367185_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrPeriod Stereo fitted... well put in the hole until i sort the wiring out lol342347634_637049111086880_8174170306748798714_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickrold number plates off despite the screws being literally fused in to the plastic lol nice and solid underneath..342350993_935883110992122_8289095198757291827_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickrand new replica dealer plates from Retro Plates along with a tax disc holder..342821564_565985148728917_6278770220421706609_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr342345685_686410626586612_2360128601136234772_n by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr 5 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #53 – April 24, 2023, 08:24:51 PM We made in to our first event, GTi Festival at Santa Pod. Very proud of my old girl, she drive there and back faultlessly, she polished up lovely and got lots of lovely comments from people passing by who have followed our story :-DWe entered the show and shine just for fun really, i think she looked amazing considering where we started! wm_DSC_9818 by Michelle Hodder, on Flickr 2 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #54 – April 25, 2023, 09:14:40 AM Love it!Wasn't a million years ago it looked like this... 1 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #55 – April 27, 2023, 09:40:33 AM Quote from: G268SWD on April 24, 2023, 08:24:51 PMWe made in to our first event, GTi Festival at Santa Pod. Very proud of my old girl, she drive there and back faultlessly, she polished up lovely and got lots of lovely comments from people passing by who have followed our story :-DWe entered the show and shine just for fun really, i think she looked amazing considering where we started! wm_DSC_9818 by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrIt looks fantastic. Dont know if you've tried it but on the plastic on my sons golf I have painted them with forever black bumper dye. It works well and seems to last. Its tricky to avoid brush marks, but you don't notice them from 6ftf away, which is good enough for me. Last Edit: April 27, 2023, 09:44:38 AM by Keekster64 1 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #56 – April 27, 2023, 12:40:17 PM Forever black is great stuff, I apply with a sponge 1 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #57 – May 02, 2023, 07:09:15 PM Yeah i wanted to do mine with black bumper paint and went to 3 different Halfords, all sold out so I got annoyed and impatient and did them in Grey bumper paint instead... so they are nice and smooth and fresh... just grey! I will do them black at some point, not sure the forever black will go over the grey paint? Here she is Sunday at Stanford Hall VW Show :-D she managed to pop a fuel pipe off on the way home, stank of fuel! but luckily was a quick fix at the side of the road. She has done well so far on the 2 trips out she has had. 345047876_163630313028644_4463318100335101790_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrFew more bits ordered today, got some grey decals on the way and some speakers for the dash, Ive wired in the Stereo now which works! Got to tighten 2 of the engine mounts as we noticed they have worked loose! And im going to see if someone can get the dent out the swage line on the driver side door, its really bugging me now, it lets the car down 1 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #58 – May 23, 2023, 04:09:56 PM 347606031_204971049086592_384552178776332841_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrA picture after VW Breakout at Santa Pod...trim now painted black and decals on <3 2 Likes
Re: My very ambitious project mk2 Reply #59 – May 24, 2023, 09:50:22 AM Quote from: G268SWD on May 23, 2023, 04:09:56 PM347606031_204971049086592_384552178776332841_n by Michelle Hodder, on FlickrA picture after VW Breakout at Santa Pod...trim now painted black and decals on <3Its looking superb, a credit to your hard work and determination. The alloys look spot on, and suit the car. I'm a big fan of 'bread and butter' models which are probably less common than the GTi now. 1 Likes
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